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Posts and pictures from the Dragon!

  • MINIs on the Dragon – Recap

    As you can see, daily posts went the way of the Dodo at the end. Just too much fun to sit around and post stuff. I’ve got a ton of photos and videos I’ll put up later today.
    Overall, MINIs on the Dragon 8 – 2010 kicked major ass. I met some new and totally awesome people, had some incredible times with people I already knew and drove the hell out of that road. Cabin is already reserved for next year. See you guys then!

    The Good:
    Great weather wed-sat. Less traffic on the road due to the rock slide. Fire Pit. Lots of good times.
    Quiet and understanding roommate.

    The Bad:
    Speeding ticket on my very first run.
    Forgot peoples names already.

    Tried to take the same photo from 2 years ago. Ironically the tree I had to photoshop out of the original is gone, replaced with a deck and a boat launch.

    2005 Hyper Blue MINI Cooper S – Chakik

  • Dragon – Day 4

    Thursday, Day 4. I really miss my dog today. I would bring her, but she hates riding in the car. Another perfect day for weather, sunny, nice cool breeze. Made 3 different trips to the Dragon today, and 4 runs total (went twice on one) I’m trying to concentrate more on being smooth and safe vs fast. Shot lots of video, probably need to edit it down before posting much.


    If you’re really bored, here’s a video of me driving the Dragon. I’ll post some forward views as well.

  • Dragon – Day 3

    The rain has finally stopped and it’s a beautiful sunny day down here today. Made 2 runs on the Dragon. Last one was right before they closed it down for the night and we found out how they close it: A giant dump truck with a snowplow on the front.
    Trying to keep the number of images I’m posting sparse.

  • Dragon – Day 2

    Rain and HAIL. Haven’t made it out to the actual Dragon yet due to terrible weather. Considering calling it an early night so I can get up with the sun and make a few runs on the hopefully dry Dragon. Need to get some AA batteries for my radios tomorrow as well.

    Chakik at the Dragon

  • Dragon Day 1

    Well we survived the drive down. Rained almost the entire way. The detour over the mountain had us literally driving in the clouds. Had a great time hanging out with everyone after we got settled in!


  • Dragon Awaits!

    I cannot WAIT to get back to the Tail of the Dragon this year. It’s been 3 years, and my life is dramatically changed. I just want to chill out in the forested mountains and drive the best road ever paved with some great friends.
    Man just realized its been 3 years.
    Lets go Dragon!

    MINI Cooper Chakik
    Chakik at the Dragon 2007

  • No Dragon For Me

    Well, because I am an idiot, looks like I’m not going to be able to go to Minis on the Dragon this year. I can’t begin to tell you how bummed this makes me. I had been looking forward to it since I got home from last years. 🙁 🙁 🙁

    Don’t be stupid.

  • Killboy – Evo on the Dragon

    OMG. I can’t wait to get back to the dragon this year.

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    Evo running tail of the dragon in the rain. From Killboy.

  • On Killboys blog 🙂

    Well, there are about 6 photos of us driving from the Dragon. But one made it to Killboys blog!
    chakik and tashi from killboy
    CD came today, so here’s a few more:
    chakik and tashi from killboy
    chakik and tashi from killboy
    (killboy don’t worry I ordered them all 🙂 )

  • More MOTD 6 Photos

    Here are some more decent pics from Minis on the Dragon 2008.
    Special request for Paul. –update 5/2018 -I’m not sure what happened to this gallery, nor what images were here. I’m sad about that.